Shuttle XPC SZ170R8 V2: Small but Powerful

Compact, efficient and incredibly powerful if you spring for the right parts, the Shuttle XPS SZ170R8 V2 has a lot going for it. The small form factor of the motherboard does not take away from its power. Even better is its capability as a portable machine.

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Japanese cake brand, Anime Sugar, has a tradition of releasing Christmas-themed anime cakes every holiday season, and they have announced something huge for one of this year’s biggest and most popular TV anime, Re:Zero. For their Re:Zero campaign, they are not only offering some cake, but also a special Re:Zero non-alcoholic champaigne, and a dakimakura featuring...

With the rumored announcement of the Xperia ZU (U for Ultra) aka Togari phablet just round the corner (June 25), our sources have fed us with some fresh insider info. To know more, read on.

Sony has established a reputation of building some of the most beautiful phones (and other devices for that matter). Not only that, the well thought of TimeScape UI was ahead of its time (and also unbearably laggy) when it debuted 2 years ago. While the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update brought a fresh new UI to all fortunate phones (Xperia S owners, this one’s aimed at you), users still felt that there was too much of 2011-2012 and not much of 2013 elements in the new UI. The elements were simply not charming anymore, aged and worn out. Thankfully, features like a new lock screen, SocialLife (buggy again), STAMINA Mode and new Small Apps took our minds off the bigger picture for a little while, but for how long?

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Present Sony Xperia Z Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean UI

Well, here’s some good news for you guys. Our sources have tipped us with exclusive insider info. First being that the Xperia ZU Togari phablet will launch with the latest version of Android OS, that being Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. The second part of the news really made my face light up, Sony will introduce a new UI with the next Android update. Now we don’t have any further info related to the UI or how it will look, but really, all we can do is cross our fingers and hope for the best. The company hasn’t disappointed us many times now have they?